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Mexican fried rice

Yields3 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Mexican fried rice is packed with gorgeous vegetables and cooked with potent spices, simply enjoy with a side serving of salad, vegan yogurt or cashew sour cream.

Ingredients
 1200 g red kidney beans
 180 g crushed roasted cashew nuts (optional)
 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 6 large ripe tomatoes
 6 cups vegetable broth
 3 cups basmati rice
 3 finely chopped red onion
 3 red bell pepper
 3 cups green peas(from frozen)
 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 ½ cups sweetcorn kernels (from frozen)
 1 ½ cups organic tomato purée
 finely chopped jalapeno(use according to preference)
Herbs & spices
 6 tsp red chilli flakes (or powder)
 6 tsp ground black pepper
 3 tsp ground cumin
 3 tsp granulated salt
 3 tsp smoked paprika
 3 tsp dried oregano(optional)
Instructions
1

In a nonstick cooking pot, preheat olive oil over low to medium heat and add finely chopped red onion, jalapeno and uncooked rice. Fry until the rice grains start browning, for about 2 minutes.

2

Now add the chopped bell pepper and diced tomatoes, stir well and let the ingredients simmer for 2 more minutes. Add in the green peas and corn kernels (from frozen), pre-cooked kidney beans and tomato purée. Stir and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes.

3

Sprinkle in the red chilli flakes, salt, cumin, dried oregano and ground black pepper. Pour in the vegetable stock and fresh lime juice and stir well to combine. Increase the heat slightly bringing the mixture to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes until all the stock is absorbed.

4

Remove pot from heat immediately and give it a gentle stir. Cover it with two sheets of paper towel and secure a lid over it. This will absorb any excess liquid and help the rice soften further in its own steam. Let it rest for 6 minutes and serve.

Top with roasted cashews and enjoy immediately!

*Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in a sealable container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 845
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.1g36%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Sodium 382mg16%
Potassium 2194mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 130.6g44%

Dietary Fiber 22.4g90%
Sugars 14.3g
Protein 35.6g72%
Calcium 11%
Iron 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.